As a caregiver, you will undoubtedly notice that your loved one has both “good days” and “bad.” “Good days” simply refer to those days during which your loved one’s symptoms seem imperceptible. He or she recognized friends, family members, and daily settings and has little to no difficulty remembering the locations of objects around the home. In short, things just seem to “click,” so to speak and in general, the day is reminiscent of those in the past.
On the other hand, “bad days” refer to those days that, unfortunately, make up the majority of days spent with you loved one. During such days, your loved one will display the usual—or even exaggerated symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Such days can test the patience of caregivers, as their loved ones face the sometimes difficult challenge of providing needed care to their loved one while keeping their emotions under control. As you might expect, caregivers experience a wide range of emotions, as they face the uncomfortable fact that their loved ones’ abilities are not what they once were. Even on “good days,” caregivers must avoid the false sense of hope that the disease might be abating or that a doctor may have misdiagnosed.
Since caregivers have so many responsibilities, including the responsibility of reasonably maintaining their emotional states, they should consider seeking-out as much help as possible when handling other complicated matters—especially legal matters. If you find yourself overwhelmed with the responsibilities of caretaking, but still face complicated legal matters, then you should contact a qualified Cleveland elder law attorney as soon as possible. An elder law attorney can provide you with assistance in sorting-out your day-to-day affairs, so you can focus on spending as much quality time as possible with your loved one on those “good days.”
